City police explained to me that protesters were being arrested under Section 152 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act of 2005. This was incorrect as this section is for the 'Power to seize etc. vehicles driven without licence or insurance'.

Sections 132 to 138 of SOCPA restrict the right to demonstrate within a "designated area" of up to one kilometre from any point in Parliament Sq…

Amidst the looting, the violence and the clashes with the police at the London Riots in Hackney... has this guy hit the nail on the head?

http://grassroots.mirocommunity.org/video/4448/london-riots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmo8DG1gno4

Police kettled determined protesters, mainly young students, for the best part of an hour after the main June 30th strike marched through London. Press photographers were also getting hassled by police which were not following ACPO guidelines at all. London, UK, 30/06/2011.

The June 30th nationwide strike saw a huge police operation to counter any resistance during the PCS organised march through the capital. Section 60 was in operation throughout the march route with many arrests made. London, UK, 30/006/2011.

Masked protesters were pulled out of the crowds at the beginning of the June 30th strike from Lincoln's Inn Fields and detained and de-masked with their details taken under Section 60 of the Public Order Act. London, UK, 30/07/2011.

Shortly after the June 30th strike and march began from Lincoln's Inn Fields around 12 noon, a man scaled a lamp post at the south end of Kingsway dropping a banner supporting the strike. London, UK, 30/07/2011.

A small protest was held outside Paddington Green in solidarity with those arrested from the March 26 protest and the recent raids on squats and social centres including the Ratstar in Camberwell, Offmarket in Hackney and the Grow Heathrow Project. London, UK, 29/04/2011.

A few hundred protested outside New Scotland Yard after marching from Wandsworth over the death of Smiley Culture, who reportedly died from a single stab wound to the heart. Police were searching his home in Warlington, Surrey at the time. London, UK, 16/04/2011. 

Topshop Oxford Circus was covered with paint and had windows smashed by protesters during anti-cuts actions that went on throughout the capital. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Around 100 EDL members demonstrated opposite the proposed site of an Islamic Centre which will be replacing Dereks butcher's at 798 Green Lane in Dagenham. A small UAF counter protest was held. London, UK, 12/03/2011.

The Million Women Rise march passed through London ending in Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against male violence in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) which has been recognised since 1911. London, UK 05/03/2011.

Police serve the eviction of Guy Ritchie's £6m property, 34 Fitzroy Square. The 'Really Free School' collective moved in lat weekend and turned the space into a free education centre in response to rising tuition fees. London, UK, 18/02/2011.

Supporters of the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI) rallied outside the Foreign Office in London to condemn the January 7th attack on Camp Ashraf. London, UK, 13/01/2011.

Julian Assange speaks to the world's media post pre-trial hearing at Belmarsh Magistrates' court. Lawyer Mark Stephens said that he is ready to fight extradition to Sweden at the next hearing set for February 7th and 8th. London, UK, 11/01/2011.

Nick Griffin was forced to retreat from the Frontline Club after he arrived to take part in a Q&A panel session on the documentary film 'The Battle for Barking'. The UAF forced him and his security unit to retreat. London, UK. 13/01/2011

The English Defence League (EDL) rallied outside the Israeli embassy with Orthodox Rabbi Nachum Shifren from L.A. The hope is that a connection will be forged between the EDL and the Tea Party in America. London, United Kingdom, 24/10/2010.

Protesters hit up investors in Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) based in London including Nomura, Bank of America and JP Morgan. Six activists face trial today for their involvement in action against HLS investors. London, United Kingdom, 21/10/2010.

Protesters hit up investors in Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) based in London including Nomura, Bank of America and JP Morgan. Six activists face trial today for their involvement in action against HLS investors. London, United Kingdom, 21/10/2010.

Over 3,000 people descended on Birmingham city centre to protest against cuts in public spending on the opening day of the Conservative Party conference. Birmingham, United Kingdom, 03/10/2010

Over one hundred members of Muslims Against the Crusades, led by Anjem Choudary gathered on Duke of Wellington Place to protest against the Pope as he traveled through Wellington Arch to a vigil in Hyde Park. London, United Kingdom, 18/09/2010.

Over ten thousand people came to protest against the Pope in London today. Starting from Hyde Park Corner, the march went via Piccadilly Circus to Downing Street where there was a huge rally. London, UK. 18/09/2010.

About 200 members of the English Defence League gathered at a pub by Bond Street tube before demonstrating against fundamental Islam on the anniversary of 9/11, marching to the American and Saudi Arabian Embassies. London, United Kingdom, 11/09/2010.

On the day that Tony Blair cancelled his book signing event in London, activists scaled the scaffolding on the Houses of Parliament to make a banner drop following a diversion tactic employed at the front gates. London, UK. 08/09/2010

Londoners and Palestinians gathered on Al Quds Day, an annual event opposing Israel's control and occupation of Jerusalem. The English Defence League held a counter protest on Park Lane near the Hilton Hotel. London, UK. 04/09/2010.

Banning demonstrations at the Chilcot Inquiry on Friday.

Blair’s appearance at Iraq inquiry to spark mass anti-war protest

Around 1000 people demonstrated outside the Israeli embassy on Kensington high street on Sunday 27th, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Israel's war on Gaza. The Israeli army's 22 day 'Operation Cast Lead' left more than 1,400 dead, the vast majority of them civilians, including nearly 400 children.

See archive of relevant past reports in IMC-London.

A small group, but a workshop that brought up many very interesting ideas about the reasons for Prisons. We began by thinking about the kind of crimes that often get people into conflict with the courts.

Organised by: Bristol and Brighton Anarchist Black Cross

Sex workers are routinely portrayed in the media as victims.



At London’s first ever Sex Worker Open University, over two hundred sex workers and allies from the UK and abroad took part in workshops, discussions and actions. 



This film presents an alternative and empowered image of the sex worker: http://current.com/items/90496517_sex-worker-open-university.htm